Why you should adapt to green smoothies
Green smoothies have many benefits. Contents of green smoothies can include spinach, lettuce, kale, and collard greens.For the more advanced green smoothie drinker, you can also add parsley, dandelion greens, watercress -really, any leafy green vegetable your palate can take, and enjoy. Bananas, apples, pears, guava, avocado, and mangoes are great companions in these smoothies. Green smoothies have lots of health benefits, a few are discussed below.
1. Green smoothies are highly nutritious. The amount of vitamins you get from your green smoothie depends on the contents of the smoothie. However, most fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins A and C.
2. Green smoothies are much healthier than fruit or vegetable juices. When juices are extracted, you get vitamins and minerals but no fiber. However, smoothies are made using the whole fruit/vegetable, so you get all the fiber in your drink.
3. This is a good way to eat your veggies without stress. Most people fancy fruits, but only a few people can accommodate vegetables. The mixture of the fruit and the veggies gives the drink a great taste. Especially for the kids who do not like vegetables at all.
4. Green smoothies are cheap and easy to make. All you need is a blender, some fruits and vegetables, and of course some ice cubes (if you so wish).
5. Green smoothies will provide you with a lasting source of energy. Fruits are a good source of energy, but eaten alone will only provide short bursts of energy. Because of their high content of veggies, green smoothies have a balanced sugar content.
6. Green smoothies are low in calories but very filling. Because they contain high amount of water and fiber, they’ll make you feel as if you had a full meal. If you’re trying to lose weight, green smoothies will help fight hunger and cravings while reducing the number on the scale.
7. Green smoothies are easy to digest. Because they’re already blended and liquefied. Therefore, your body does not need to work so hard to “break down” the food in order to extract the nutrients. People who suffer from indigestion after eating a heavy meal will also benefit, as smoothies are filling but light.
8. Green smoothies keep you hydrated. Although one should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, most people don’t meet up to that requirement at all. If you fall into the class of those who don’t drink a lot of water, drinking a green smoothie will help. Simply add more water to the mix as you prepare your smoothie. You’ll be drinking more liquids without even noticing it.
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